Move files with a USB cable It's pretty straightforward to transfer files from an Android phone to a Windows PC and vice versa using a USB cable.

AirDroid allows wireless transfer of files, photos, texts, and notifications between Android and desktop through a web interface. Set up an AirDroid account, then access it on desktop. FTP apps on ...

QUICK ANSWER To transfer photos from Android to a Windows PC, use a USB cable or a transfer app, such as AirDroid, to connect the devices wirelessly.

FTP servers allow you to transfer files directly over your home WiFI network. That's right—that means no cables and no cloud.

It's easy to transfer photos from an Android phone to a Windows or macOS computer. Follow this guide to ensure all your pics make the trip.

Finally, Android catches up to Apple in letting me transfer files between my computer and mobile devices.

A file transfer window opens on your computer. Browse your folders to drag and drop the photos you want to transfer to your computer. Your camera roll is located in the DCIM folder.